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Northumbrian to add a million smart meters

Energy crisis forces firms to shelve net zero plans

Almost half of energy-related businesses have delayed or cut investment in their sustainability and net zero plans due to the impact of the energy crisis. According to research published by Schneider Electric, 80% of energy firms in the UK and Ireland expect the energy crisis will impact their ability to meet emission reduction targets, with 49% admitting that net zero investment has already been delayed or cut.

No offshore wind in fifth CfD round

NHS warm homes trial boosts appetite for energy efficiency

SSEN sees 140% increase in flexible capacity

On the move: Ofwat, CCW, Thames, Vattenfall, UK100

Severn Trent creates 300 jobs to tackle blockages and floods

Ofgem to expand PPM ‘do not install’ remit

Octopus invests in offshore wind developer

‘Backdoor’ route mooted to set up social tariff this winter

Rural residents blighted by rats in their water supply

People living in rural communities are forced to deal with rats, tadpoles and brown bath water on a daily basis because they are not connected to a mains water supply, MPs have heard. The blight of rural communities was raised in a Westminster Hall debate in which the government came under fire for failing to support those living in properties without a water mains connection. MP Simon Clarke proposed new legislation and called on Defra to fund connections in exceptional circumstances.

Two-thirds of UK residents have experienced a power cut

National Grid releases 10GW of capacity for ‘shovel ready’ schemes

New Ofgem chair unveiled

Government backs ‘urgent’ hydrogen pipeline construction